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SpareFoot, an online self-storage marketplace and provider of Web-marketing tools, has launched a social-media contest seeking out the best self-storage marketing ideas, with a Kindle Fire tablet as the first-place prize. Facility operators are encouraged to submit their ...More

The influence of video is everywhere. This trend in advertising is popular because consumers are seeking transparency and realness from the businesses they choose to patronize. Believe it or not, you can create and promote a video that appeals to your potential self-storage ...More

While the Internet is here to help self-storage operators connect with customers, sometimes they may get a negative review. However, this actually presents an opportunity to showcase positive customer service. ...More

A self-storage facility's marketing success is tethered to a multifaceted strategy of investing in effective marketing efforts that fill units and result in positive, measurable return on investment. Let's examine some online marketing trends and evaluate their ...More

SpareFoot, an online self-storage marketplace, has launched a new Web directory for self-storage auctions. According to the company, Sparefoot.com/auctions lists more self-storage lien sales nationwide than any other free service of its kind. ...More

Susan Powers, district trainer and manager of the LifeStorage facility in Carpentersville, Ill., has won the Self-Storage Manager of the Month award for July from SpareFoot, an online self-storage marketplace. ...More

Self-storage operators should take advantage of marketing tools that work for modern audiences—and mass media might not be the singular answer. Using the power of the Internet to brand your company is a much more potent, flexible and affordable strategy. ...More